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Turn downtown Omaha into a playful holiday playground with the Holly Jolly Hunt app. In about an hour you’ll photograph seasonal finds, perform silly tasks, and compete on a live leaderboard while exploring Old Market and the riverfront.
Turn downtown Omaha into a playful holiday playground with the Holly Jolly Hunt app. In about an hour you’ll photograph seasonal finds, perform silly tasks, and compete on a live leaderboard while exploring Old Market and the riverfront.
The glow of shop windows and strings of lights guide your steps through Omaha’s Old Market as your phone buzzes with the first clue. The Holly Jolly Hunt turns ordinary streets into a gameboard: storefront wreaths, unexpected holiday displays, and playful challenges that ask you to snap a photo or perform a short task for points.
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Operated by Holly Jolly Hunt - Holiday Scavenger Hunt · Omaha, Nebraska
The glow of shop windows and strings of lights guide your steps through Omaha’s Old Market as your phone buzzes with the first clue. The Holly Jolly Hunt turns ordinary streets into a gameboard: storefront wreaths, unexpected holiday displays, and playful challenges that ask you to snap a photo or perform a short task for points.
Omaha sits on terraces above the Missouri River, a city built around transport, stockyards and a lively riverfront culture. Old Market’s brick lanes recall the city’s 19th-century mercantile roots while nearby modern murals and the Gene Leahy Mall add contemporary texture. Holiday traditions mix with local flavors — think seasonal window displays, pop-up vendors, and the occasional brass band warming a corner.
Expect an hour of low-impact urban exploration: mostly flat pavement, short blocks, and accessible sidewalks. The app-based format means the route is flexible — you choose where to start and how fast to move. Play with family, coworkers, or a competitive friend group; the remote guide supports the experience by text and the leaderboard tracks your score against other teams nationwide.
Practical notes: bring a fully charged smartphone, comfortable walking shoes, and a small portable charger. Plan for weather — downtown can be windy near the river, and evening temperatures drop quickly in winter. Public transit and paid parking are available, and the game is stroller- and service-animal friendly. For the best photos, aim for late afternoon light or festive evening illumination when displays pop and the city feels animated.
easy.
1 hour.
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires short periods of walking and standing.
The standard hunt is designed to last about 60 minutes, though you can extend play by exploring additional neighborhoods on your own.
You pick your own start location in downtown Omaha; the operator sends instructions by message before the game and there’s no physical check-in required.
Yes — the activity is listed as stroller-accessible and suitable for all fitness levels; challenges are family-friendly.
Contact the organizer at the provided phone number or use the Holly Jolly Hunt support page; confirmations typically arrive before your booking time.
Omaha grew up around the Missouri River and the 19th-century stockyards; Old Market preserves the brick streets of that mercantile past while the riverfront reflects modern redevelopment.
Stick to sidewalks and public spaces when photographing displays, and dispose of any trash — urban litter and light pollution are concerns near the river and in historic districts.
Holly Jolly Hunt - Holiday Scavenger Hunt operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The glow of shop windows and strings of lights guide your steps through Omaha’s Old Market as your phone buzzes with the first clue. The Holly Jolly Hunt turns ordinary streets into a gameboard: storefront wreaths, unexpected holiday displays, and playful challenges that ask you to snap a photo or perform a short task for points.
The glow of shop windows and strings of lights guide your steps through Omaha’s Old Market as your phone buzzes with the first clue. The Holly Jolly Hunt turns ordinary streets into a gameboard: storefront wreaths, unexpected holiday displays, and playful challenges that ask you to snap a photo or perform a short task for points.
Omaha sits on terraces above the Missouri River, a city built around transport, stockyards and a lively riverfront culture. Old Market’s brick lanes recall the city’s 19th-century mercantile roots while nearby modern murals and the Gene Leahy Mall add contemporary texture. Holiday traditions mix with local flavors — think seasonal window displays, pop-up vendors, and the occasional brass band warming a corner.
Expect an hour of low-impact urban exploration: mostly flat pavement, short blocks, and accessible sidewalks. The app-based format means the route is flexible — you choose where to start and how fast to move. Play with family, coworkers, or a competitive friend group; the remote guide supports the experience by text and the leaderboard tracks your score against other teams nationwide.
Practical notes: bring a fully charged smartphone, comfortable walking shoes, and a small portable charger. Plan for weather — downtown can be windy near the river, and evening temperatures drop quickly in winter. Public transit and paid parking are available, and the game is stroller- and service-animal friendly. For the best photos, aim for late afternoon light or festive evening illumination when displays pop and the city feels animated.